A new study reveals that astrocytes, once dismissed as mere support cells, play a central role in fear memory. Imagine a star-shaped brain cell extending delicate branches that wrap around nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For many years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly served as caretakers, helping hold neural networks together and supporting […]
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Scientists Overturn Decades-Old Belief About the Brain’s So-Called Support Cells – Science News
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